Buddhism

Question 1

What is the symbol of Buddhism?

Answer 1

Dharma: Wheel

Question 2

How and where do Buddhists worship?

Answer 2

You are allowed to practice by yourself, but you can also worship in temples.

Question 3

Where is it Practiced?

Answer 3

South east Asia

Question 4

What is the special clothing for monks?

Answer 4

Its orange, to show that you only need simple things in life.

Question 5

What is the story of Siddhartha Gautama? (The Buddha)

Answer 5

1. Born a prince, has a sheltered life
2. Learns of Suffering, and wants to end it
3. Gives up food and water
4. Well, giving up food and water doesn’t work
5. Meditates, and lives without too much nor too little
6. Reaches enlightment, and becomes the Buddha!!!!!

Question 6

What are the 4 noble truths?

1. …
2. …
3. …
4. …

Answer 6

1. Suffering exists
2. Suffering comes from desire
3. Give up cravings to end suffering
4. Way to do this: 8 fold path

Question 7

What are the rules in 8 fold path?

Answer 7

• Right Mindfulness
• Right View
• Right Intention
• Right Speech
• Right Action
• Right Livelihood
• Right Effort
• Right Concentration

Question 8

Define “Nirvana.”

Answer 8

A state of true happiness and peace; Ultimate goal for Buddhists

Question 9

Define “Meditation.”

Answer 9

A way to focus body and mind

Question 10

What is Vesak?

Answer 10

Celebrates Buddha’s birthday, and for some people, when he reached enlightment.

Question 11

Answer these questions about Bodha Gaya:

1. What it is
2. What special features it has
3. What that special site believed to do
4. What is next to the feature

Answer 11

1. Town in India
2. Mahabodhi Temple
3. Where Buddha reached enlightment
4. Next to the temple is a Bodhi Tree